This year’s tournament will be remembered for the incredible appearance of huge blue marlin and bigeye tuna in Ocean City, dominating the leaderboard. The historic first-place blue marlin secured its spot as one of the top five heaviest in WMO history.

Jul 11, 2024 · OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND – The White Marlin Open (WMO), the world’s largest offshore billfish tournament held annually in Ocean City, proudly announces plans for its 51st anniversary tournament week, presented by Pure Lure.

Anyone may fish in the 51st Annual White Marlin Open, August 4-8, 2025. To enter, you must either; (a) officially register a boat, and/or (b) be registered as an angler on an officially registered boat, prior to fishing.

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Aug 13, 2023 · Caught by John Ols from Laytonsville, MD, it proved to be the only qualifying billfish and won most of the money reserved for both white and blue marlin. The $6.2 million awarded sets a new world record for the catch of a fish.

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Captain's Meeting - 7 PM - Virtual only - on WMO Facebook and website. Aug 4: Fishing Begins 8:00 AM: Aug 4-8: Fishing 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Fish Any 3 Days Weigh-in 4:00 PM – 9:15 PM Harbour Island Marina. Marlin Fest 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Ocean City Inlet. Aug 9: Polygraph Testing Times & Locations TBA:

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Aug 9, 2024 · Angler Hershel Martin from Montross, VA, who brought in a 789.5-pound blue marlin on Tuesday is now winning $110,981 in prize money. The top bigeye tuna caught on Monday still holds. Leading the charge is Blue Runner out of Pt.

View the stats for Blue Runner in the 2024 Tournament for the annual White Marlin Open in Ocean City MD. Come see some great fishing in OC!